SOC & Offensive Security Engineer

Qalea; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days vacation

Gympass included

Free fresh fruit daily

Unlimited specialty coffee

Discount at Nora food

Continuous learning opportunities

Team gatherings and celebrations

Job summary

Qalea, a fast-growing cybersecurity startup in Barcelona, is seeking a Security Operations Engineer. In this role, you'll own the SOC operations, drive incident response strategies, and run penetration tests to maintain security. With a tight-knit team and mentorship opportunities, you’ll have a real impact from day one.

Strong client-facing skills, 3+ years in security operations, and practical pentesting skills are essential. Qalea offers unique benefits like extra vacation days, remote working options, and a vibrant office atmosphere in Poblenou.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in security operations or SOC environments.
• Solid command of the detection and response lifecycle.
• Comfortable partnering with engineering on security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own the SOC and incident response layer end to end across customers.
• Run penetration testing engagements, combining manual testing with automated approaches.
• Partner closely with engineering to evolve scanning capabilities.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Incident response

Penetration testing

Vulnerability scanning

Hands-on technical mindset

Defense and offense coordination

Education

OSCP or equivalent offensive certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Qalea, a fast-growing cybersecurity startup in Barcelona, is seeking a Security Operations Engineer. In this role, you'll own the SOC operations, drive incident response strategies, and run penetration tests to maintain security. With a tight-knit team and mentorship opportunities, you’ll have a real impact from day one.

Strong client-facing skills, 3+ years in security operations, and practical pentesting skills are essential. Qalea offers unique benefits like extra vacation days, remote working options, and a vibrant office atmosphere in Poblenou.